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### Question: Who is at highest risk for Endocarditis ?
### Response: The following increase your chances for developing endocarditis:
Artificial heart valves Congenital heart disease (atrial septal defect, patent ductus arteriosus, and others) Heart valve problems (such as mitral insufficiency) History of rheumatic heart disease Intravenous drug users are also at risk for this condition, because unsterile needles can cause bacteria to enter the bloodstream.